Costa Rica vs Guatemala: Recovered paper — Production
Recovered paper — Production over time
- Costa Rica
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 115,000 t against 110,000 t in Costa Rica, a difference of 5,000 t.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 49 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Guatemala ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 68th and Guatemala ranks 67th of 145 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Guatemala in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,000 t | 15,500 t | 10,500 t | Guatemala |
| 1980s | 5,500 t | 12,500 t | 7,000 t | Guatemala |
| 1990s | 11,000 t | 15,600 t | 4,600 t | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 18,200 t | 26,000 t | 7,800 t | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 100,000 t | 96,200 t | 3,800 t | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 110,000 t | 115,000 t | 5,000 t | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher recovered paper — production, Costa Rica or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 115,000 t against 110,000 t in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in recovered paper — production between Costa Rica and Guatemala?
- 5,000 t, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Guatemala?
- 49 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and Guatemala rank globally for recovered paper — production?
- Costa Rica ranks 68th and Guatemala ranks 67th of 145 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Recovered paper — Production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en